Hangzhou Bay Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in China
The Hangzhou Bay Bridge is a long highway across Hangzhou Bay off the eastern coast of China.
The construction of the bridge began in 2003 and was completed on May 1, 2008.
It represents a symbol of China's rapid economic growth and infrastructural development.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge serves as an important connector between Shanghai and Ningbo, reducing travel time significantly.
It is one of the longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world.
Location: Zhejiang
Inception: May 1, 2008
Official opening: May 1, 2008
Length: 35,673 m
Longest Span: 448 m
Material: cement, steel
Source: Wikimedia